Offered here is a significant pair of original 19th-century Persian tiles from the Qajar Dynasty. These architectural field tiles are prime examples of the cuerda seca (dry cord) technique, featuring vibrant polychrome glazes on a traditional stone-paste body.

Dimensions:  9 inches x 9 inches square by 3/4 inch thick

Stands: Not included in sale

Subject Matter:

• Tile 1: Depicts a dynamic scene of Polo players on horseback, a favorite "Chovgan" pastime of the Persian nobility.
• Tile 2: Shows a courtly garden gathering, evoking the classical Persian "Paradise Garden" motif.

Authenticity Notes:
These are genuine architectural antiques, not modern replicas. The backs show heavy remnants of original bitumen/mortar adhesive, confirming they were once part of a permanent palace or pavilion wall. The 3/4" thickness is correct for the period’s heavy frit ware construction.